Care Team Leader — Senior Social Care

West Lothian Council; West Calder; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a part-time manager to lead a team in a care setting. You will supervise staff, participate in absence reviews, and ensure rota coverage.

The role includes coordinating and auditing care plans and leading assessments for individuals, plus ordering and auditing medications as prescribed. Applicants should have SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, a management qualification, and meet SSSC registration requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management / care setting.
• SVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent; a management qualification is essential.
• SSSC registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to a group of staff as part of a management team.
• Take an active part in absence review processes and ensure day-to-day cover of staff rotas.
• Coordinate and audit care plans and lead the assessment and review process for individuals.
• Order and audit medications for individuals as prescribed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Care planning

Medications management

Education

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Management qualification

Job description

West Lothian Council is seeking a part-time manager to lead a team in a care setting. You will supervise staff, participate in absence reviews, and ensure rota coverage.

The role includes coordinating and auditing care plans and leading assessments for individuals, plus ordering and auditing medications as prescribed. Applicants should have SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, a management qualification, and meet SSSC registration requirements.